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As Sri Lanka’s population ages, many older people in remote hill villages are being left without adequate support, services, or income security.
Fiscal incentives and producer responsibility can make safe recycling the norm—protecting millions from toxic exposure.
Relocating communal spaces, supported by inclusive dialogue, helps safeguard community bonds and cultural continuity.
Adopt a full lifecycle approach to plastic management, backed by strong enforcement and circular economy solutions.
By focusing on youth, infrastructure, and human capital, the country can create sustainable growth through strategic investments and regional partnerships.
The minimum wage must ensure broad coverage, reflect workers' needs, align with economic conditions, and focus on low-income earners.
Explore equity, quasi-equity, and other non-debt assistance and structural reforms to protect small businesses from COVID-19 and other shocks.
Enhancing long-term care systems entails engaging stakeholders, clarifying roles and responsibilities, and establishing legal and regulatory frameworks.
Introduce interventions that address childcare issues and employment segregation.
Building roads for socioeconomic development depends on an efficient O&M system that considers the difficult topology and fiscal issues.